Match book



Aug. 23, 1932. A. L. JoRGENsEN MATCH BOOK Filed April 1'7, 1929 tion that the constituent matches thereof can- Patented Aug. za, l1932 UNITED STATES'- AUGE LYTHI JORGENSEN, 0F JERSEY CITY, NEW-JERSEY MATCH BOOK .Application led April 17, 1929. Serial No. 355,804. f

This invention aims to 'provide a match packet which can be manufactured simply and easily, the operator always having at hand an' accessible supply of matches, it being possible to withdraw the matches from the packet when needed, the matches lighting automatically as they are withdrawn.

More specifically, the invention aims to provide a complete, permanent, and stable article, which will remain long in such condinot be broken, or ignited accidentally, during shipment, packing or storage, for in stance, that ob'ect being attained by a specific construction w ich prevents the matches from being moved or withdrawn to bring their heads into contact wth-a striking surface, the packet being safe for shipment, packing, and storage, so far as fire hazard is concerned, it being possible, nevertheless, to bring the matches into contact with the striking surface, when so desired. The invention aims to provide a match-packet which will not onl lessen the fire hazard during shipment an storage, but also be capable of being converted into a form in which the matches can be withdrawn or ignited, that conversion being brought about by a simple snipping or cutting operation, the article having all of the advantages hereinbefore attributed to it, rcgardless of whether the article be made by machinery or by hand, in one continuous process, or in steps, with the packing, storage or shipment intervening between the binding together of the parts to form the packet, and the snipping or cutting operation.

It is within the province of the disclosure to improve generally and to enhance the utility of devices of that type to which the invention appertains.

With the above and other objects in View, which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that, within the scope of what is claimed, changes in the precise embodiment of the invention shown can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention, l

In the accompanying drawing Figure 1 shows in side elevation, amatch packet constructed in accordance with .the invention;

Figure 2 is a section on the line 2-2 of Figure 1; f

Figure 3 is an elevation showing one of the sheets that are used in the making of the match packet; y

Figure 4is a section on the line 4-4 of Figure 1; y

Figure 5 is a section like Figure 4 but showing a modification;

Figure 6 is a section like Figure 2 but relating to the modification delineated in Figure 5.

The 'match' packet forming the subject matter of this application is'made out of any suitable material such as cardboard, pasteboard, or the like. The match packet includes any desired number of sheets 1, only one of which is shown in outline in Figure 3.

The sheet 1 includes a base 2, and from one edge` of the base 2, spacers 3 project. From the same edge of the base 2, matches 4 project, the matches 4 alternating with the spacers 3. The matches 4 have heads 5.

Betweenthe sheets 1 are place'd layers 6 providedv on opposite sides with coatings 7 which do not cover the full side surfaces of so the layers 6, as Figure 4 will show.

The stack of sheets 1 and \the layers 6 are inclosed within a U-shaped casing 8 that covers the heads 5 of the matches. The inner walls of thecasing 8 may be provided with coatings 16. The coatings 16 and 7 may be alluded to as striking surfaces for the heads 5 of the matches 4. The striking surfaces may be made of attrition material, such as sandpaper, or -they may be made of the material which now is placed on the box that contains safety matches, part of the necessary -striking material being on the box and part on the head of the match, in accordance with the practice which is so Well known that it need hardly be mentioned. Fasteners 9, such as staples, extend through the sides of the casing 8, through the spacers 3, and through the layers 6.

The base 2 of the sheet 1 is cut off at 10 from the ends of the matches 4', and the spacers 3 are severed intermediate their ends at 11, in alignment with the edges of the side walls of the casing 8, an observation which will be understood readily when Figures 3 and 4 are compared. The resulting structure is shown in Figure 1, the ends l2 of the matches 4 projecting from the casing 8 suiiciently so that the matches can be pulled out readily,the matches lighting as their heads 5 move over the coatings at 164-7.

Referring to Figure 2, it will be seen that there are spaces at 14 between the matches 4 and the layers 6, and between the matches and the side walls of the casing 8.

The spaces 14 prevent the matches from being held so tightly that the heads 5 of the matches will be jerked oif when the heads come into contact with the striking surfaces 7 as the matches 4 are withdrawn; If preferred, thespaces at 14 may be dispensed with, as shown in Figure 6, the fasteners 9a of Figures 5 and 6 being looselymounted, as shown at 15, so that the packet of matches will expand somewhat as the matches are withdrawn, thereby to prevent the pulling off of the heads of the matches, as has been alluded to hereinbefore. In Figures 5 and 6, parts hereinbefore described have been designated by numerals previously used with the suiiix a.

The packet can be enclosed within' a thin paper cover 20, adapted to receive printed matter (not shown). On the cover 20 may be mounted a surface 21 on which the matches can be struck. Y What is claimed is g 1. A match packet comprising `matches having heads, and spacers alternating with the matches, the matches and the alternating spacers being arranged in lines, layers between the lines, the layers being provlded with striking surfaces for the heads of thev matches, a casing` inclosing the spacers, the matches and the layers, and covering the heads of the matches, and fastening means uniting the casing, the spacers and the layers, the ends of the .matches projecting from the casing to facilitate the withdrawal of the matches, the fastening means being loosely mounted so that the packet can expand and,

and of the spacers being joined integrally to one edge of the base; the protruding ends of the spacers alternating wlth the protruding ends of the matches, and the base and the protrudino` a breaking o? thevprotruding end of the matches during packmg, storage, and shipment and securing means engaging the layers and the spacers, to hold the parts specified together to form the packet, the securing means and the base preventing` the accidental withdrawal of the matches, the ignition thereof, and consequent conflagration, during packing, storage and shipment.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto afBXed my signature.

AUGE LYTH JORGENSEN.

let the heads of the matches pass across the striking surfaces of the layers without jerking the heads ofi' the matches.

2. A match packet comprising layers having striking surfaces, spacers between the layers, matches between the layers and likewise between the spacers, heads on the matches, cooperatingwith the striking surfaces when the matches are withdrawn, the ends of the spacers protruding from the packet, and the ends of the matches protruding from the packet to facilitate the withdrawal of the matches, a base designed for detachment and located outside of lthe packet, the protruding ends of the matches 

